National September 11 Memorial Museum

May 14, 2014 |compiled from wire photos

The long awaited National September 11 Memorial Museum opened to the public on May 21 following a six-day dedication period for 9/11 families, survivors, first responders, workers, and local city residents. For the dedication period the doors to the museum will be open for 24-hours a day from May 15 through May 20.

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A firefighters shirt used at Ground Zero on September 11 is viewed during a tour the National September 11 Memorial Museum on May 14, 2014 in New York City.

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A firefighters shirt used at Ground Zero on September 11 is viewed during a tour the National September 11 Memorial Museum on May 14, 2014 in New York City.